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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III – PAVEMENT PROPERTIES TECHNICIAN – IPR# 47052

Illinois Department of Transportation *
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Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62704

Job Requisition ID: 38686

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III – PAVEMENT PROPERTIES TECHNICIAN – IPR# 47052

 

Agency :  Department of Transportation 
Closing Date/Time: 06/26/2024 
Salary: $4,038 - $6,978 Monthly 
Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $4,038 - $5,538 Monthly
Job Type:  Salaried 
County: Sangamon 
Number of Vacancies:  3 
Plan/BU: NR916 Pro-Tech Teamsters

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

 

Agency Mission Statement

 

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Pavement Properties Technicians.

 

The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity, and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois.

 

Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.

 

The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:

 

  • Monday-Friday work schedule
  • Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas.
  • Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • (10) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
  • Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
  • New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
  • Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
  • (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

 

We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.

 

Job Responsibilities

This position is accountable for the collection and reduction of field data, surveys, and information associated
with roadway evaluation equipment to support the research and pavement management responsibilities of the
Operations Unit.

Test equipment value:                    $1,000,000
Program:                                         250 to 1,000 field test sites

 

This position reports to the Operations Chief. There are no subordinates reporting to this position.


This position works in an environment that conducts non-destructive pavement testing. Test equipment includes
inertial profilers, friction testing equipment, and a falling weight deflectometer. The incumbent will collect surface
and structural data following the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
and American Society for the Testing of Materials (ASTM) procedures as well as testing methods established by
the Operations Chief. S/he will process this data using Microsoft Office applications, various commercial software
applications, calculators and reduce data to a useable format. Results of tests made with this equipment directly
affect decisions made in the department’s Bureaus of Construction, Design and Environment, Materials,
Operations, and Office of Planning and Programming.


Typical problems involve ensuring the data collected is accurate and appropriate. The greatest challenge for this
position is in planning the efficient use of time and equipment in the performance of testing.

Job Responsibilities Continued

This position is responsible for operating, maintaining, and calibrating structural evaluation equipment. The
incumbent will assist with planning trips to test multiple locations in an efficient and cost-effective manner. S/he
will drive non-destructive testing equipment tow vehicle systems to and from test sites. The incumbent will assist
in preparing equipment for testing or towing. As a member of a test crew, s/he will assist in the operation of
surface and structural evaluation equipment. When involved with special research studies, the incumbent will
install and monitor specialized instrumentation as well as conduct pavement condition surveys. On occasion,
the incumbent will assist the Pavement Technology staff in gathering data on special, short-term research
studies. Under traffic conditions, s/he will personally operate testing equipment. The incumbent will assist in
training new personnel, perform routine equipment maintenance and calibrations, review test data for
completeness and accuracy, and report the progress of field test programs to the Pavement Data Acquisition
Technician.

 

The incumbent has the freedom to act and solve problems under the direction of the Operations Chief. S/he will
collect all field data following established American Society for the Testing Materials (ASTM) and the American
Association of State Highway and Transportation Materials (AASHTO) test procedures, as well as those
established by the Operations Chief.


At the test site, the incumbent has frequent contact with district construction project engineers and maintenance
field engineers to coordinate field testing programs and traffic protection needs. Occasionally, the incumbent
will meet with staff in the central bureaus, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), University of Illinois
representatives, industry representatives, and consultants to discuss the results and methods of field data
collection. Extensive statewide travel with overnight stay is required for data collection. Limited out-of-state
travel with overnight stay is required to participate in equipment correlation/calibration efforts and to attend
conferences and workshops. Successful completion of a background check is required.


The effectiveness of this position is measured by the timely completion of the field tests assigned, quality and
accuracy of results, and ensuring that down time for equipment repairs is kept to a minimum.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Assists with planning trips to test multiple locations in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
2. Drives non-destructive testing systems to and from test sites. S/he will assist in preparing equipment for
testing.
3. Assists in the operation of the mechanical and electronic equipment used in conducting non-destructive
testing. S/he will assist in calibration and correlation.
4. Performs routine maintenance on the non-destructive testing systems and ensures that the devices are
in proper working condition.
5. Ensures that the field measurements are obtained in accordance with established standards and
measurements are tabulated and summarized in a manner which will facilitate analysis.
6. Performs data reduction of collected field data into a usable format with the aid of various software and
computer equipment.
7. Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive
to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

 

Position Requirements
• Education/Experience
            o Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a job related technical/science curriculum PLUS thirty months of engineering experience; OR
            o Six years of engineering experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to safely drive and maneuver vehicles under traffic conditions, with or without trailers.
• Physically able to lift 30 pounds.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Extensive statewide and limited out-of-state travel with overnight stay.


Position Desirables
• Working knowledge of reading and interpreting roadway construction plans.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

*If you meet the qualifications for this position, please follow the link and apply today! https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job/Springfield-PAVEMENT-PROPERTIES-TECHNICIAN-IL-62704/1177949900/

Work Hours:  8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday 
Work Location: 126 E Ash St, Springfield, Illinois, 62704 
Office: Office of Planning and Programming/Bureau of Research
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV

Posting Group: Transportation ; Building, Fleet & Institutional Support; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

 

*If you have questions about the Job Responsibilities or Qualifications, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed above

*If you have questions about the application process, please reach out to DOT.Recruitment@Illinois.gov